Exploring the Labyrinth

November 1, 1999
Labyrinths, a growing phenomenon in the New Age world, are used for emotional and spiritual healing. In this book, psychotherapist West explains how she has found labyrinths constructive in her life. But while she tells us how to construct our own labyrinths, she neither gives the uninitiated a clue as to how to find out if we live near one nor provides a general list of where they are located. She includes a very brief, glossed-over history of labyrinths and a too-short annotated bibliography that fails to include many references made in the text. She does offer detailed instructions on how to construct our own labyrinths--from tabletop-sized ones suitable for finger-tracing to full-fledged football field-sized ones good for contemplative walking--and a helpful appendix of organizations, products, and web pages. But on the whole, this book leaves the reader with more questions than answers. Not recommended.--Marija Sanderling, Rochester P.L., NH

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